If the soil is not tested, apply fertilizers basally before sowing. Rainfed: 12.5 kg N + 25 kg P2O5 + 12.5 kg K2O + 10 kg S per hectare. Irrigated: 25 kg N + 50 kg P2O5 + 25 kg K2O + 20 kg S per hectare. Sulphur is applied as gypsum if single super phosphate is not used as the source of phosphorus.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Redgram – Application of fertilizers, p. 127
Region
Tamil Nadu
Last updated
2026-11-04
Two supplemental irrigations
At Agricultural Research Station, Darsi, two supplemental irrigations — one at the pre-flowering stage and the second at the pod development stage — largely doubled the seed yield of red gram.
Irrigate immediately after sowing, on the 3rd day after sowing, and at the bud initiation, 50% flowering and pod development stages. Avoid water stagnation.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Redgram – Water management, p. 128
Region
Tamil Nadu
Last updated
2026-11-04
Weed control by hand
If no herbicide is used, give two hand weedings, on the 20th and 35th day after sowing.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Redgram – Weed management (ii), p. 128
Region
Tamil Nadu
Last updated
2026-11-04
Pre-emergence herbicide
Apply pendimethalin 0.75 kg per hectare (2.5 litres per hectare) as pre-emergence on the 3rd day after sowing, mixed with 500 litres of water, using a flat fan (deflector) nozzle. Then irrigate the field, and give one hand weeding on the 30th–35th day. There should be sufficient soil moisture when the herbicide is applied.
Follow the instructions on the product label. Consult your local Agriculture Officer before use.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Redgram – Weed management (i), p. 128
